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Kerry Confirmed As Next Secretary Of State

By: WROC-TV
Updated: January 30, 2013
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With an overwhelming vote, the Senate has confirmed longtime Massachusetts Senator John Kerry to be the next Secretary of State.

Kerry was approved by a vote 94-3. Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton, who is stepping down after four years. Massachusetts will hold a special election to replace Kerry. Reports say that the governor has chosen his former chief of staff to serve in the interim until the special election is completed.
   

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